Best-case state of affairs: Tyler Chatwood rebounds robust after

After not lacking a single spot in his warmup Sunday, Cubs right-hander Tyler Chatwood’s first pitch went previous catcher Willson Contreras and hit the brick wall behind house plate. Then he threw three extra balls to stroll the primary batter he confronted. Boos got here from the followers at Wrigley Field, and the all-too-familiar begin was sufficient to have many considering, ‘‘Here we go again.’’ But then one thing clicked. One day after right-hander Yu Darvish gave up two house runs within the Cubs’ first loss in per week, Chatwood received them again on monitor heading into their time off Monday. He allowed just one extra stroll and pitched six scorelessinnings in his first begin of the season.

Would Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant On Knicks Be ‘Dream Scenario’ For NBA?

NBA commissioner Adam Silver have to be licking his chops, for this summer time might be action-packed with a number of superstars shifting round in free company. A prolonged buildup means loads of rumors, loads of media consideration and loads of drama even after this season’s NBA Finals wrap up in June. But what's the best-case state of affairs for the league? Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant are amongst those that can change into free brokers this offseason, and the championship-winning All-Stars’ relationship — which reportedly is as robust as ever — has led some to consider they’ll depart the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors, respectively, and be part of forces. Th... NESN.com

NBA Reporter Floats Possible Kyrie Irving-Anthony Davis Trade Scenario

NBA Reporter Floats Possible Kyrie Irving-Anthony Davis Trade Scenario

NBA salary cap rules prevent the Boston Celtics from trading for Anthony Davis before July. The only way Danny Ainge could acquire the New Orleans Pelicans superstar before then is if Kyrie Irving is off the roster. So, let’s make a deal — because it’s time for a break from New England Patriots news, ya know? Longtime NBA reporter Chris Sheridan, who currently writes for Get More Sports, has been at the forefront on the Davis rumor mill. Sheridan is on the record as saying the Celtics are on Davis’ list of teams he’d accept a trade to. And in a recently published piece, Sheridan proposed a blockbuster deal what would see Davis

Here’s Nightmare Scenario That Causes Patriots To Miss NFL Playoffs

Here’s Nightmare Scenario That Causes Patriots To Miss NFL Playoffs

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick have become one of the few constants in the NFL playoffs. No matter how the power shifts among the other teams in the AFC, the New England Patriots always are there, ready to mount yet another charge for the Lombardi Trophy. But while New England almost is a lock to make the AFC playoffs this season, the 10-3 Patriots haven’t locked up a spot just yet. With three games remaining in the 2017 season, the Patriots still can be knocked out of the playoffs entirely if things get really insane. In order for the Patriots to miss the playoffs, they first would need to lose their remaining three games against